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In Memoriam

Sally Stephenson, a long-time friend and supporter of ECE, died in March of cancer. She came to Blacksburg in 1978 when her husband, Bill Stephenson, joined the faculty, and was active in ECE and college functions when he served as department head and dean. Sally befriended many students, alumni, and faculty families over the years and was noted for her hospitality and her ability to draw people together. A graduate of Smith College, she earned her MA in English from Virginia Tech 1986 and taught in the English department for a number of years.